Certificate IV (Further Study) outcomes focus on the consolidation of English speaking and listening, reading, writing and study skills to participate in a range of Australian further study contexts. Outcomes include literacy skills including digital literacy skills and cultural and critical knowledge and skills together with knowledge and skills to access further education pathways. Participants may pathway to vocational or other education or to further English language courses.

Duration

26 weeks

Recognition

This course holds National Accreditation under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).

Campus

City Campus: Level 4-5, 220 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205.

Mode Of Delivery

Classroom

Assessments:

This course includes written projects/assignments, as well as observation of practical tasks. Group tasks or assignments may occur as a type of assessment.

Pathways

A range of potential pathways are possible when EAL certificate courses utilise training package units of competency as electives. Successful completion of these units within Certificates in EAL will be eligible for credit into other training package qualifications.

Reassessments

Students will have 3 chances for re-assessment as part of their tuition fees. If a student is required to be re-assessed more than 3 times in a unit; he/she will have to repeat the unit and pay the reassessment fee of $350 per unit.

Fee For Service

AUD $6,000

Entry Requirements

Entry to each EAL Course in/qualification must be determined according to the following criteria:

A participant’s current English language skills. (The Listening and Speaking and Reading andWriting units in the Framework will provide the basis for initial assessment processes and placement of participants at the appropriate proficiency level)

A participant’s prior formal education experience, both overseas and in Australia

Any prior EAL learning

A participant’s learning and pathway needs including employability skills, literacies (digital and other literacies), and further educational and vocational training needs

A matrix comparing a range of EAL scales and accredited course exit levels is available at WIT Office to assist in determining the most appropriate placement of learners according to their existing English language proficiency.

Credit Transfer or Recognition For Prior Learning (RPL)

Applicants who wish to apply for credit transfer or RPL, please complete the relevant form.

Unit Listings

Core Units

Elective Units

Core Units

Core Unit Name (All must be completed)

VU21353 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio

VU21508 Give complex presentation for further study

VU21509 Analyse and participate in complex spoken discourse for further study